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Rep. Zooey Zephyr, transgender legislator censured in Montana, wins reelection

Wednesday, November 6 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Montana state Rep. Zooey Zephyr -- the first openly trans lawmaker in the state -- has won her bid for reelection to the Montana House of Representatives after she was censured and barred from the House floor for almost two years. Her...

Transgender legislator Zooey Zephyr defends actions following censure in Montana

Thursday, April 27 by ABC News

(HELENA, Mt.) -- The day after state Rep. Zooey Zephyr was censured by Montana House Republicans, she could be found seated in the public area of the state capitol building, voting and participating from her laptop as close to the House floor as she...

Massachusetts legislator walks back bill to reduce sentences if inmates sign up for organ donation

Thursday, February 9 by ABC News

(BOSTON) -- A Massachusetts legislator said he's going to change a proposed bill that would have given state inmates reduced sentences if they signed up to donate an organ, following an outcry from several groups.Last month, Democratic Rep. Carlos Gonzalez co-introduced a bill that...

Connecticut state legislator killed in wrong-way car crash: ‘Shocking and unfathomable’

Friday, January 6 by ABC News

(HARTFORD, Conn.) -- Connecticut state Rep. Quentin Williams was killed in a car crash after he was struck by a wrong-way driver, hours after he was sworn in for his third term on Wednesday, officials said.Williams, known as "Q," was 39 years old. The...

First trans Montana legislator celebrates win with heartwarming story

Wednesday, November 23 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- When Zooey Zephyr’s flight touched down in Missoula, Montana, the results of her race for the 100th district of the Montana House of Representatives dropped. She celebrated on board, surrounded by her constituents, as she found out she was elected Montana’s first...

State lawmakers get sworn into office for 2021-22 legislative session

Tuesday, January 5 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Today, state lawmakers will be sworn into office as the new legislative session gets underway.The ceremony and the swearing in, including for our local representatives, will begin at 1 p.m.The 2021-22 Legislative Session gets underway Tuesday, Jan. 5, when members are...

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